Orchestra

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Mrs. Kendell - 6th Grade Orchestra Director  
at Wood , Harrison, Fillmore, and Truman

Mrs. Kris Kendell is from Burlington , Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Music Education and her Master’s degree from Drake University. She is married and has two teenage kids.

In addition to teaching school, Mrs. Kendell enjoys performing in a variety of musical groups. Mrs. Kendell is a violinist in the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (www.qcsymphony.com) and the String Arts Trio. Also in the String Arts Trio is Wood reading teacher, Mrs. Gail Blubaugh, and Mr. Scott Sund, Wood parent and private cello instructor. (www.stringartstrio.com)

Mrs. Kendell plays her 5 string electric violin with the local rock band, Identity Crisis. Also in this group is Wood Band Director, Ms. Kathy McMillen on saxophone and flute, and Mr. Jim McCartney (North Band Director) on trumpet. (www.identitycrisisqca.com)

Mrs. Kendell enjoys quilting, knitting, walking, and trying new recipes from The Food Network. Her favorite chefs are Bobby Flay and Tyler Florence!

 

 
 

 



 

 

Ms. Nemmers-Orchestra

The new teacher for 7th/8th Grade Orchestra is Michele Nemmers. Michele has been a private teacher and member of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra for the last ten years. She has degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Iowa. She is happy to be a member of the team at Wood, and is excited about the performances this fall!